Have More Fun, Make Deeper Connections
Remember when you were a kid, how the outdoors seemed mysterious, even a little scary? Maybe you had a special adult who helped you explore nature, who knew the names of plants and animals, could bait a hook, or helped you learn to handle a gun safely. We bet you can still hear his or her voice, still recall the details of those special moments of discovery and mastery.
If you'd like to be that kind of mentor for children or special child in your life, Missouri Outdoor
Families is for you.
Missouri Outdoor Families programs are designed to help adults and children explore nature
and master outdoor skills together.
Throughout the state, our nature and education centers have developed and identified programs that give you and your kids the chance to support each other as you learn to camp, fish, hunt or float.
Whatever your outdoor interest, you'll find something in the schedule of activities below to help you and your family have more fun and make deeper connections with nature—and each other.
Missouri Outdoor Family Events
| Event and Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Wildflower Walk Wednesday, May 14 2008 - Wednesday, May 14 2008 | August A. Busch Conservation Area |
| Aquatic Critters Wednesday, May 14 2008 - Wednesday, May 14 2008 | August A. Busch Conservation Area |
| Backpacking 101 Thursday, May 15 2008 | Lake City Range |
| Spring Kid's Fishing Day Saturday, May 17 2008 | Roaring River State Park |
| Maramec Spring Kids Fishing Day Saturday, May 17 2008 | Maramec Spring Park |
| Kids Fishing Fair Saturday, May 17 2008 - Saturday, May 17 2008 | August A. Busch Conservation Area |
| Basic Archery for the Family Saturday, May 17 2008 - Saturday, May 17 2008 | August A. Busch Archery Range |
| Birding in Rockwoods Saturday, May 17 2008 - Saturday, May 17 2008 | Rockwoods Reservation |
| Missouri Outdoor Families: Canoeing Basics Tuesday, May 20 2008 - Tuesday, May 20 2008 | Springfield Conservation Nature Center |
| Leaping Frogs Saturday, May 24 2008 - Saturday, May 24 2008 | August A. Busch Conservation Area |
| Digital Camera Scavenger Hunt Wednesday, May 28 2008 - Wednesday, May 28 2008 | August A. Busch Conservation Area |
| MOF- Archery Basics Saturday, May 31 2008 - Saturday, May 31 2008 | Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center |
| Event and Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Wildflower Walk Wednesday, May 14 2008 - Wednesday, May 14 2008 reserve by: Tuesday, May 13 | August A. Busch Conservation Area |
| Aquatic Critters Wednesday, May 14 2008 - Wednesday, May 14 2008 reserve by: Tuesday, May 13 | August A. Busch Conservation Area |
| Backpacking 101 Thursday, May 15 2008 reserve by: Tuesday, May 13 | Lake City Range |
| Basic Archery for the Family Saturday, May 17 2008 - Saturday, May 17 2008 reserve by: Tuesday, May 13 | August A. Busch Archery Range |
| Birding in Rockwoods Saturday, May 17 2008 - Saturday, May 17 2008 reserve by: Friday, May 16 | Rockwoods Reservation |
| Leaping Frogs Saturday, May 24 2008 - Saturday, May 24 2008 reserve by: Friday, May 23 | August A. Busch Conservation Area |
| Digital Camera Scavenger Hunt Wednesday, May 28 2008 - Wednesday, May 28 2008 reserve by: Tuesday, May 27 | August A. Busch Conservation Area |
| MOF- Archery Basics Saturday, May 31 2008 - Saturday, May 31 2008 reserve by: Saturday, May 31 | Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Ed Center |
| Discover Nature - Families / Overnight Camping Friday, June 20 - Sunday, June 29 2008 reserve by: Wednesday, June 25 | Twin Pines Conservation Education center |
| Outdoor Buddies Saturday, June 21 - Sunday, June 22 2008 reserve by: Friday, June 6 | Roaring River State Park |
| Discover Nature - Families / Overnight Camping Saturday, July 19 - Sunday, July 20 2008 reserve by: Friday, July 25 | Twin Pines Conservation Education Center |
